Thursday run-through update

The Ducks were in Autzen Stadium this morning for their final workout prior to Friday's 4 p.m. showdown with visiting Arizona.

Lavasier Tuinei still has his arm in a sling and Darrion Weems is in a walking boot, but otherwise the Ducks look ready to go as the try to post just the second 11-win season in school history, and clinch a Rose Bowl berth in the process Friday.

UO coach Chip Kelly said his team's "win the day" attitude hasn't faltered even as the season enters its dog days.

"I haven't seen that," Kelly said. "I don't see it slipping. Guys understand the task at hand is the next game, and they've been great. …

"The other thing about our league is, you can't overlook anybody. Everybody's so good that if you don't play good, you've got a chance of getting knocked off."

Today's is Kelly's 47th birthday, and obviously also Thanksgiving. He said his parents were in town for a visit between practice and the time the team has to reconvene at its hotel tonight. The same opportunity is there for the assistant coaches, and any players who have family in town.

"Everybody's off after lunch, and then we'll meet back at 7 o'clock at the hotel," Kelly said. "So any family that's in town, they get a chance to spend some time with them and relax."

Today's lunch menu didn't include turkey, to avoid any tryptophan-induced hangovers tomorrow. But nutritionist James Harris assembled a menu that includes prime rib, crab legs and sparkling apple cider.